as in ditch
a long narrow channel dug in the earth
dug a trench and filled it with water in an attempt to keep the forest fire off her property
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Recent Examples of trench
His journey — from the ideological trenches of the Caracas socialist regime to the cultural corridors of Hollywood — offers a rare window into how power, influence and reinvention intersect across borders.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
On warmer days, forego the sweatshirt and the full-length trench for a coordinating tank top or sports bra and a cropped trench coat, one of the season’s trendiest layers.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Apr. 2026
The key to letting nature outline the area is to dig a slight trench where the yard meets your garden area to keep weeds from spreading into your plants.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
As with any Mango piece, these are designed to be lived in and styled with ease: team the Selection’s layered tee with navy trousers, or pair a slinky slip dress with a strappy heeled sandal and a roomy trench for elegant spring evenings.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
On warmer days, forego the sweatshirt and the full-length trench for a coordinating tank top or sports bra and a cropped trench coat, one of the season’s trendiest layers.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Apr. 2026
The key to letting nature outline the area is to dig a slight trench where the yard meets your garden area to keep weeds from spreading into your plants.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
As with any Mango piece, these are designed to be lived in and styled with ease: team the Selection’s layered tee with navy trousers, or pair a slinky slip dress with a strappy heeled sandal and a roomy trench for elegant spring evenings.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trench
Noun
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During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The premiere opens with Rue in Mexico as a group of men help push her car out of a ditch in a desert landscape.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Remove debris from gutters and at the base of downspouts.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Categories covered by this author include home warranty, gutter guards, pest control, mattresses, roofing, car warranty, home insurance, car insurance, weight loss and hair loss.—
Caroline Ernst,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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She was found hours later, barely alive and with a fractured skull, having been brutally raped and left for dead in one of the park’s ravines.—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Trench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trench. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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